We got back from our trip just in time for me to celebrate Beth's birthday with her.
She is notoriously hard to shop for, because she is the world's best shopper. If she wants it, she'll find it.
So, I prettied a box up with vintage wallpapers, made her a necklace, and filled the box with tibbits I thought she'd enjoy working with. Because its always fun to get new arty supplies!
I asked her what she wanted to do to celebrate and she said she was going to her regular, twice a month auction. Years ago, I used to go with her to this auction, but since I closed my antique mall booth, it became too dangerous for me to attend. I have a history of always buying the heaviest thing in the whole place every time I go, and since I no longer drive a van, or have a booth to put big heavy pieces into, I just don't need to buy that kind of junk. Even though I can't seem to stop myself.
This time, I proudly constrained my urges to buy big things, and just picked up a few smalls that I didn't need.
It helped that the auction goods that were offered that night kind of sucked.
Big time.
The auctioneer even seemed bored with the offerings and started playing games with it all, like seeing how high he could stack them.
This is a stack I couldn't resist, even though it wasn't very heavy. I paid $17 for all of these Oz books. And I bought a flat of Oz dolls for Sugarwings. Beth mentioned that it wasn't complete, there was no Dorothy. But I assured her that we might have a couple around here to fill out the set. Lil Sugarwings is a bit of a Dorothy fan.
While the goods for sale weren't all that good, the company was, and we laughed and chatted all night. I packed a birthday picnic to feast on and pretty paper plates and napkins to serve it on. It ended up being such fun, I was wishing I had a birthday coming up to spend there.
Its good to be home, and I have plenty of vaca photos to show. But for now, here is what greeted me when I returned, our new cat. She was a stray that decided to adopt us, and Sugarwings has named her Sweet Sweet Sweety. (that name is said really fast with some jumping up and down, each time it is said)
She is a pretty cat. Or he is a handsome cat, I'm not sure yet which.
Twinkle is not around right now, she has gone to see her boyfreind for a week or so. Looks like our vacation ended just in time to get her over to see him, so we'll be having some puppies in August! Maybe about on Sugarwing's birthday, August 16th.
What a great birthday treat for Beth - sounds like a lot of fun!
Happy Birthday Beth!
Posted by: Tami Hacker | June 17, 2012 at 11:12 AM
AWWWWEEE! That Beth is one lucky birthday gal! That box of lovelies is beautiful. Great score on the Oz goodies. Glad your back safe and sound.
Posted by: Gypsy Rose | June 17, 2012 at 08:38 PM
A. I can't believe I missed Beth's birthday and...
B. Can I be your new best friend...wowzers!
Deb
P.S. Can't wait to see Twinkie's "glow".
P.P.S. I'm practicing jumping up and down while speaking.
Posted by: debbie york | June 18, 2012 at 08:44 AM
Sounds like a perfect day! Great finds to the max. And I just adore your new cat. Keep hoping one will adopt me, too. House is so lonesome without the Gypsy.
Posted by: jeanie | June 18, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Enjoyed your post! Always done with a cheery heart!
I found a five-pack of old mystery paperbacks for $2 at a local thrift store. I've yet to read them but maybe this summer.
Bye for now,
Kate
Posted by: Kate garfield | June 18, 2012 at 02:49 PM
You are so right--ALWAYS fun to get new arty supplies!!! I'm sure Beth loved your gift. Oh, and a necklace, toooo! The birthday picnic feast sounds so thoughtful as well. What kind of yummies did you pack? Sweet Sweet Sweety looks like he/she lives up to that name. : )
Posted by: Linda P. | June 19, 2012 at 06:49 AM
I cheated on the picnic and picked up sub sandwiches, then packed hummus, snap peas, pita chips and fruit.
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Posted by: Karla Nathan | June 19, 2012 at 09:13 AM